How to Setup Your Electric Pressure Washer

Learn how to start and stop your electric pressure washer. While your machine may look slightly different than the pressure washer being demonstrated, the same steps can be followed. This video is for informational purposes only and it is not a replacement for reading and fully understanding your operator’s manual. Please read your operator’s manual before operating. Be sure to wear proper personal protective equipment, including closed toe shoes, long pants, shirt, safety glasses and ear protection.
Start with a good, non-leaking garden hose. Check inlet screen for debris before connecting your garden hose, then connect the high-pressure hose to the outlet connector. Next step: connect your high-pressure hose to your spray gun. When turning your water source on, purge the air from the pump and hose. Now it’s time to choose your best nozzle for your task.
To start your machine, plug the GFCI into the power receptacle with a dedicated circuit. Firmly press and release the TEST button. Firmly press and release the RESET button. Place the motor in the ON position. Pull the spray gun trigger to begin water flow. Start several feet back from any job, and ease your way into it so that you are sure not to cause any damage.
Use continuous movement while you are working; holding the nozzle too close or letting it remain in one spot can cause damage to the surface.
Never turn off water supply while pressure washer is running or damage will occur. When you are done with your job, place the motor in the OFF position. Turn the water source off. Pull the spray gun to relieve any water pressure in the hose, spray gun and pump. Disconnect garden hose, high-pressure hose and spray gun. Place the high-pressure hose and spray gun back on the pressure washer for storage.